Maison Trimbach : Riesling "Sélection de Vieilles Vignes" 2017

A refined and precise wine from Alsace

The estate

For over 12 generations, Maison Trimbach has been an iconic name among the finest Alsace wines. The balance between fruit, acidity and minerality is the guiding principle behind the vinification of all the vintages by this family-owned estate, which is renowned for its unique style and produces wines that delight the finest international gourmets with their high quality.

The vineyard

Located in the heart of the magnificent village of Ribeauvillé, in the heart of the Alsace Wine Route, the estate benefits from an exceptional terroir, both in terms of its sandstone, limestone, marl and clay soils and its oceanic influences due to the nearby Vosges mountains. The Trimbach estate tends to a 50-hectare vineyard, spread over more than 50 plots and 9 villages.

The wine

The Riesling "Sélection de Vieilles Vignes" 2017 from Maison Trimbach is an Alsace wine made from two plots located in the commune of Hunawihr on marl and limestone soils.

Blend

Riesling

Characteristics and tasting tips for Maison Trimbach : Riesling "Sélection de Vieilles Vignes" 2017

Tasting

Colour
Its lemon yellow colour characterises this wine.

Nose
Its intense scents of ripe yellow fruit and of honey with a touch of white flowers asserts all the complexity of this wine.

Palate
The wine is full, powerful and complex with a lovely freshness and an intense length on the palate.

Food and wine pairing

This Alsace white wine pairs with fish like tuna and salmon and white meats.

Storage

Maison Trimbach : Riesling "Sélection de Vieilles Vignes" 2017 can be laid down for 10-15 years.

To serve

For the best tasting, serve between 7 and 9 °C.